On the Scene: Cooking up culinary stars in Orlando

As large group dinners go, it doesn't get much better than a six-course gourmet affair spearheaded by eight local celebrity chefs, with each course

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Sunshine and fresh spirits at local Florida distilleries

Like the rest of the country, the farm-to-fork movement has taken off in restaurants around the Sunshine State. But farm-to-shot glass? At Florida

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Florida's best seafood shacks

Four-star dining has its place in the Sunshine State, but there's something special about the laid-back, waterfront seafood dives that welcome you

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Craft brew business is booming in the Sunshine State

You see them everywhere now–microbreweries promoting "artisanal" flavors and signs in traditional bars advertising the new line of craft beers

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Houston Marriott Marquis to Break Ground in April

HOUSTON The Houston Marriott Marquis convention center hotel is scheduled to break ground in April. Connected to the George R. Convention Center by

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Westin Portland Harborview Reopens

PORTLAND, Maine Starwood Hotels announced the grand opening of the Westin

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Four Florida attractions perfect for short excursions

In a hurry? Attendees don't have to miss out. Several gardens, museums and vibrant piers are perfect for short excursions. The following attractions

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Interactive venues enhance Florida events

Some attendees may go along for the ride at Florida attractions, but if you want your group to take a more active role, consider the following

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Florida's varied attractions allow attendees to let loose

It starts with the theme parks, but after that the sky's the limit when it comes to Florida attractions. Come to think of it, even the sky is

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Upscale Accor Continues Asian Expansion

SHANGHAIAccor opened its 338-room Pullman Shanghai South; the brand's second property in Shanghai and fifteenth in China. Amenities include an

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Key Notes: Bright Horizons (2014 Florida Supplement)

With meetings, conventions and incentives business on the rise, a wealth of new developments in destinations throughout the state and new

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Transformed Meetings Mecca Opens in Portland

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Spectacular New Catskills Resort Announced

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Cedric Pas

The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H. named Cedric Pas as the new director of F&B. He will oversee all 13 dining outlets on the

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Big Changes for Little Rock Marriott

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Major renovation plans are underway for the 418-room Little Rock Marriott in downtown Little Rock, Ark. The $16 million overhaul

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Joie de Vivre Hotel Opens in Palo Alto

Joie de Vivre's new

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Transformed Meetings Mecca Opens in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore.In the heart of Portland, Ore.'s revitalized West End, the Governor Hotel has been reborn with a fresh new name, attitude and design.

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Florida Spa Resort Debuts New Conference Package

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.Bonaventure Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resort and Benchmark Conference Center, has announced special “Sunshine &

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South Korea MICE Bureau Debuts Snazzy New Site

The South Korea MICE Bureau at the Korea Tourism Organization has launched its new website,

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Oregon Convention Center Goes Platinum

PORTLAND, Ore.The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) has achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Certified™ Platinum

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